Optimized Incorporation of Silver Nanoparticles onto Cotton Fabric Using <i>k</i>-Carrageenan Coatings for Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties.

ABSTRACT: The incorporation of bactericidal properties into textiles is a widely sought-after aspect, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be used for this. Here, we evaluate a strategy for incorporating AgNPs into a cotton fabric. For this purpose, a bactericidal textile coating based on a composite of AgNPs and kappa-carrageenan (k-CA) was proposed. The composite was obtained by heating the silver precursor (AgNO₃) directly in k-CA solution for green synthesis and in situ AgNPs stabilization. Cotton substrates were added to the heated composite solution for surface impregnation and hydrogel film formation after cooling. Direct synthesis of AgNPs on a fabric was also tested. The results showed that the application of a coating based on k-CA/AgNPs composite can achiev

SUBMITTER: Dumas L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature